Here are the York Region day camp programs running if teachers strike Feb. 21
Schools across Ontario will be closed if teachers strike
Yorkregion.com
Feb. 19, 2020
In a historic move, all of Ontario’s four teachers’ unions are heading for a strike, shutting schools provincewide on Friday, Feb. 21 if no progress is made at the central negotiation table.
So here are some ideas for day camps provided at some municipalities in York Region.
1 - Vaughan offers day camps for six to 12 years old
Vaughan Day Camps will offer a fun, supervised full-day camp option for families impacted by the school closure. Activities will include active sports, games, arts and crafts and special themes. Outdoor activities may occur depending on the weather. Special activities will also be planned based on community centre-specific amenities and availability.
Day camps are designed for children aged 6 to 12 years old and will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The City of Vaughan also urges parents to check back regularly, as information is subject to change during pending school closures.
The locations will be Maple Community Centre, Maple Community Centre (special needs), North Thornhill Community Centre and Vellore Village Community Centre.
2 - Whitchurch-Stouffville’s day programs
The Town will be running day programs for children aged 6 to 12 years old during the school closures. Programs will take place at the Leisure Centre, for residents. If space allows, non-residents will be able to register 24 hours prior to the specific program date.
Visit towsofws.ca/whatsnew for more details and how to register. If there are updates, they will be available on that web page.
Just because school is out doesn’t mean learning has to stop. With over 300 acres to explore, children will enjoy the marvels of nature and follow their curiosities as they lead the way for daily activities like orienteering, wildlife tracking, shelter building, feeding chickadees and more! Our team of Ontario-certified teachers, forest school practitioners and outdoor education specialists provide an experience like no other. Don’t strike out -- register today!
Details:
- February 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Ages 5 to 12 years old
- $50 per child
- Drop off 8:50 a.m. - 9 a.m.
- Extended care available from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for an additional $15 per child
Location:
- Scanlon Creek Nature Centre
- 2450 9th Line, Bradford
- For more info or to register, visit https://www.lsrca.on.ca/ScanlonSchool.
4 - School strike day camps in Georgina
In anticipation of the school strike on Feb. 21, the Town of Georgina is offering variety camps at the ROC Chalet at 26479 Civic Centre Rd., Keswick. Register online today!
The camps are for children aged 4 to 12 years old, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Before and after care (7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.) is available at an additional cost.
Activities include, but are not limited to, outdoor and indoor play, tobogganing, crafts, games and more. Register now to reserve your space.
Sign up for the Variety Day Camp on Friday, Feb. 21, using code 19177 on the website. The price is either $40 per camper (season pass holder) or $45 per camper (non-season pass holder).
